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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,869.22, 638,781.96 and 126,352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,869.22, 638,781.96 and 126,352.28 is: 189,521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,869.22 : 638,781.96 = 126,352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,869.22/638,781.96 = 126,352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,869.22x = 638,781.96 × 126,352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,869.22x = 80,711,557,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,711,557,068.87/425,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,521.93

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